does anyone else share my pet hate for the menace to decent motorists that is the taxi driver?stopping at green lights to pick up fares,pulling u-turns in the main street to drop off,talking on the cb while using all the lanes on roundabouts,and is it just me or do all taxis do 42mph when the handbrake is released?i wonder...
taxi drivers
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Hi Craig, You forgot to mention : Parking on or near to pedestrian crossings,opposite other vehicles (blocking the road) yellow lines & disabled parking bays. Oh yes and turning (left or right) without any indicators.
No I don't think it's just you. Maybe it's just you & me!
Oh and don't forget the blaring radio at all times of the day or NIGHT!
Oh God I've got my Victor Meldrew hat on again!!
No I don't think it's just you. Maybe it's just you & me!
Oh and don't forget the blaring radio at all times of the day or NIGHT!
Oh God I've got my Victor Meldrew hat on again!!
( Just checking if theres any taxi drivers on this site LMAAAOOOOOOOOOOOOI had my knuckles rapped a few months ago as I made an adverse comment regarding taxi drivers. I realise they have a living to make but should also respect the highway code and other road users whether pedestrians or motorists. Many of them are unemployed and moonlighting without the necessary licence.
We have a lot here also. There are complaints in the local rag about there being too many taxis locally but recently we have had a large influx of Asian cab drivers from Worcester - obviously not licensed by our council.
Sorry but I can't stand taxi drivers. Agree with all the above comments, pulling out in front of you, pulling over with no indication, short changing people like one did to me a couple of months ago after a night out. I agree with Mark, I don't like bus drivers either they kick up a fuss if you dare to use their bus lane when you're not supposed to but they love doing the old flash the indicator once, then pull out no matter what is driving alongside.
Lisa.
Lisa.
MMMMMMM I have had my HGV for almost 40 years now, in that time Drove fire engines for 12 years,now a bus driver for 25 years, and the worst type of driver there is is the Motorist themselfs,
When was the last time you looked at a highway code or have you taken an advanced driving test,Would you drive a bus almost running late daily due to traffic or roadworks,abuse from the public,Takeing the bus into a narrow road because stupid motorists have double parked knowing very well it is a bus route,not giving way to busses when pulling off from stops,(highway code)Giving signs that are not even in the highway code,its the case im faster than you not bigger so i wont give way,now need i go on,by the way i have been driving ACCIDENT free for 42 years and proud of it, and had test and exams in that time to keep me up to date,
When was the last time you looked at a highway code or have you taken an advanced driving test,Would you drive a bus almost running late daily due to traffic or roadworks,abuse from the public,Takeing the bus into a narrow road because stupid motorists have double parked knowing very well it is a bus route,not giving way to busses when pulling off from stops,(highway code)Giving signs that are not even in the highway code,its the case im faster than you not bigger so i wont give way,now need i go on,by the way i have been driving ACCIDENT free for 42 years and proud of it, and had test and exams in that time to keep me up to date,
fair play to you eddie.i feel a bit sorry for bus drivers at times,and we should all give way according to highway code rule 76.i dont mind bus drivers in the least,its taxi drivers that rouse me.
as my husband happens to be a hackney cab driver i can assure you that u cant tar everyone with the same brush.Hes very hardworking usually out till 4 in the morning and has alot of things to fork out for including taxi licence,permit,annual health check, over 600 pounds a year just to be able to pick up fares off the trains thats even before you take into account the maintenance of a cab which originally cost over 30,000 pounds so think before you start slagging off certain members of the community,why not start on the lazy b------s who think its alright to sit on their butts all day (probably on their computers)rather than go out and earn an honest wage
Nice one Denise. I seem to recall there was a taxi driver on the forum and I thought when I read this post some-one is going to be sorry. I bet there are some red faces out there although they would not admit it.
You are quite right about tarring everyone with the same brush, I don't doubt there are some taxi drivers who give the honest hard working ones bad names but as in all walks of life they are not all the same
You are quite right about tarring everyone with the same brush, I don't doubt there are some taxi drivers who give the honest hard working ones bad names but as in all walks of life they are not all the same
Heyyyyy steady on Denise, I can identify with that. Why should I work when I have my tied serfs to plough and harrow the land. Maybe you dont realise how stressful it is sorting the shirkers from the workers and giving out orders to my maids. :O(
its just annoying when you come on this site and think youve got an idea of the people on here then something comes along and you realise that some of the people are the last people on earth that youd like to be pitched next to i.e hunt supporters,traveller sympathisers and arsenal fans!
lmaooooo Denise let me know when I can come out from under the bed. The proverbial poop is gonna hit the fan soon girl but dont worry, I'll be hiding right behind you.
Somebody mentioned Arsenal supporters. Not that I have anything against them, but I see on the tv today our glorious culture minister wanting the WHOLE country to get behind England's bid for the World Cup in God knows when. Hasn't she figured it out that there are 4 countries in the United Kingdom and 3 of them are usually against England, especially when football is concerned.
Lord B - this isn't the Denise that lives in Cornwall the beginner with her first van. Another Denise has suddenly popped up.
Denise. I can live with Hunt supporters or Traveller sympathisers. Surely there are no Arsenal fans among caravanners.
"its just annoying when you come on this site and think youve got an idea of the people on here then something comes along and you realise that some of the people are the last people on earth that youd like to be pitched next to i.e hunt supporters,traveller sympathisers and arsenal fans!"
Well I reckon you've identified 50% of the regular users of this site with that statement Denise. You only need to slag off 4x4 drivers, those that watch TV on their hols.,don't keep their dogs under proper control, or those that prefer adult only sites, and you'll get the other half as well. Keep it up girl, we like the spirited types on here,(just ask Lord B.) even if we don't always agree with their views.
Yes I'm proud to be a lifelong supporter of 'The Arsenal FC' But I'm not a traveller sympathiser or a hunt supporter although I can see the merit of both sides arguements in these debates.
Just a word of advice if I may be so bold. "Don't take it all too seriously, lots of the time the debators prod just to wind people up"
If any of my comments have caused you or your other half any offence, please accept my apologies.
My comments were meant to be humourous as my final remark re: Victor Meldrew was supposed to convey.
Keep smiling. Regards Gooner.
Well I reckon you've identified 50% of the regular users of this site with that statement Denise. You only need to slag off 4x4 drivers, those that watch TV on their hols.,don't keep their dogs under proper control, or those that prefer adult only sites, and you'll get the other half as well. Keep it up girl, we like the spirited types on here,(just ask Lord B.) even if we don't always agree with their views.
Yes I'm proud to be a lifelong supporter of 'The Arsenal FC' But I'm not a traveller sympathiser or a hunt supporter although I can see the merit of both sides arguements in these debates.
Just a word of advice if I may be so bold. "Don't take it all too seriously, lots of the time the debators prod just to wind people up"
If any of my comments have caused you or your other half any offence, please accept my apologies.
My comments were meant to be humourous as my final remark re: Victor Meldrew was supposed to convey.
Keep smiling. Regards Gooner.
Quite right. I would imagine we all do something that somebody disagrees with or finds abhorrent
Omy, just having read denises post and Gooners reply I realise that I dont fit into any off those categories. I really must be too good for this earth in fact I can feel my halo glowing now. One thought does spring to mind, I was born on Christmas Day so perhaps I'm really the second coming and was sent to this site to sort you all out. Move over Moddyships, my halo takes precedence to the monitors cap badges you are wearing :O)
At one time he claimed to be a Lord of the Upper House at Westminster, now he is claiming to be the Lord of Heaven. Where will this man's ambitions end? Instead of a throne the new image is of Lord B. in heaven sitting in his caravan. Could he be a fan of the Rolling Stones I wander - Hey You Get Off My Cloud? I must report to our local Church in Wales primary school on Monday that the new Masiah has come to Earth to serve/save us mortals. Will he have Tittilating Tina with him to continue serving Horlicks and Viagra.
A Taxi Driver -
Rarely disagrees with you... Even when you are COMPLETELY WRONG
Knows all, sees all, and says nothing
Doesn't care what race, sex, age, sexual preference, or political group you belong to
Knows where you went while your wife was out of town.
Knows the names of all the women you date.
Has seen you at your very worst.
Is cheaper than paying a psychiatrist
Changes your name when he tells other people stories about you.
Picks you up at the hospital and takes you home at four in the morning.
Comes and gets you in rain or sleet or dark of night.
Finds you even when you don't bother to put your street number on your house.
Listens to all your stupid jokes
Will pick you out of the middle of a fight where you're going to get your ass kicked.
Drives you around when you have lost your license.
Has seen you when you are throwing up
Won't say anything if your outfit is simply ridiculous.
Remembers your face when there are twenty people trying to jump in his cab
Tells you you're doing the best thing, even if you're as dumb as a rock.
Waits outside your house while you are putting on your make up.
Will get you home when you are too drunk to remember where you live
Won't tell your mother, husband , wife, brother , fiance, priest, boss, or best friend.
Is a very special person
Deserves every penny he gets
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